41.   On the prospects of holding the coalition together once a military operation began, Powell was described as wary.

42.   Ranks, however, said its bingo operations are beginning to recover with the waning popularity of scratch cards, which were introduced last March.

43.   Protocol dictates that the Fish and Game Department takes charge once the operation begins.

44.   Schools in northern Israel have been closed since the military operation began, and most children, along with a majority of adults, have left for safer zones.

45.   Science operations could begin by midday.

46.   Since the operations began, gang members in many neighborhoods have gone into hiding, residents said.

47.   Since the operation began two weeks ago, Israeli troops have combed Palestinian towns and refugee camps that the Israelis say have been sanctuaries for the militants.

48.   Spending in wireless, international and local operations will begin to pay off in the fourth quarter, analysts estimate.

49.   The agency said Russia was arguing that a peacekeeping operation could not begin until the United Nations Security Council approved it.

50.   The British troops have not reported any contact with enemy fighters since the operation began.